Weeksville

While in Brooklyn visiting Cypress Hills Cemetery - we also went looking for the house where Lucy was living when she died in 1938. Above is a picture. What we found was that this neighborhood is on the border between Bed-Stuy and Brownsville. And it has a very unique history - especially for those interested in African American genealogy and history. This neighborhood was once called Weeksville. It was founded by free African Americans in 1838. A few blocks from the above house is the Weeksville Heritage Center. We arrived after the normal tour hours, but the people there still took the time to give us a full tour of the historic homes (beyond generous - and we were so grateful). The Weeksville Heritage Center offers many programs for the local community, especially for local school children. If you're ever in the area - I highly recommend a visit.